Anonymous
05/22/2021 09:37
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe the county is choosing to screw over immunocompromised people, adults who haven't been able to get vaccinated (yes, they exist, including significant numbers of poor/immigrant adults who can't afford to take time off work for side effects or are worried about being deported), and kids, just to cater to wimpy whiners who can't tolerate the tiny inconvenience of wearing a mask inside...
Do you understand what a 3.0 case rate means? It means that there are approximately 33 COVID positive people circulating among 1.1 million in MoCo each week. Approximately 70% of the people they encounter each day are vaccinated, so basically no transmission. And then there are the people who already had COVID in the wild.
I’m sorry, you just can’t convince anyone that this is a high risk move. The people who you are worried about can mask and freeload off MoCo’s herd immunity.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 21:11
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't believe the county is choosing to screw over immunocompromised people, adults who haven't been able to get vaccinated (yes, they exist, including significant numbers of poor/immigrant adults who can't afford to take time off work for side effects or are worried about being deported), and kids, just to cater to wimpy whiners who can't tolerate the tiny inconvenience of wearing a mask inside...
It’s super disappointing, especially considering how strong Elrich and Gayles have been up till now, bucking Hogan on many things and staying cautious. Worries about re-election maybe?
County Health Officer is not an elective office.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 21:11
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
Helpful hint: see if there's a sign on the door, when you go in.
Not true. Some of the retailers haven’t bothered to take signs down even though their policy has changed
Then if it really bothers you, you can put your mask on, go inside, and ask to speak to a manager to ask about the mask policy.
Or you could just wear it for the time being until it becomes more clear. That’s what must seem to be doing, I simply don’t care enough about dropping my bask in a store enough to seek out a manager. But more power to you if you have the time and energy to do that.
I don't either, but some people on this thread seem to think when you're not required to is one of the worst things in the world is wearing a mask. Me personally, I'd rather err on the side of wearing the mask.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 21:10
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe the county is choosing to screw over immunocompromised people, adults who haven't been able to get vaccinated (yes, they exist, including significant numbers of poor/immigrant adults who can't afford to take time off work for side effects or are worried about being deported), and kids, just to cater to wimpy whiners who can't tolerate the tiny inconvenience of wearing a mask inside...
It’s super disappointing, especially considering how strong Elrich and Gayles have been up till now, bucking Hogan on many things and staying cautious. Worries about re-election maybe?
Anonymous
05/21/2021 21:06
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
Helpful hint: see if there's a sign on the door, when you go in.
Not true. Some of the retailers haven’t bothered to take signs down even though their policy has changed
Then if it really bothers you, you can put your mask on, go inside, and ask to speak to a manager to ask about the mask policy.
Or you could just wear it for the time being until it becomes more clear. That’s what must seem to be doing, I simply don’t care enough about dropping my bask in a store enough to seek out a manager. But more power to you if you have the time and energy to do that.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:59
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't believe the county is choosing to screw over immunocompromised people, adults who haven't been able to get vaccinated (yes, they exist, including significant numbers of poor/immigrant adults who can't afford to take time off work for side effects or are worried about being deported), and kids, just to cater to wimpy whiners who can't tolerate the tiny inconvenience of wearing a mask inside...
Immunocompromised and people who are unable to get vaccinated should stay home. They should have always stayed home. As for poor/immigrant adults who have been working in person, those persons were the first to be offered vaccines many months ago. For the vast majority of people, side effects last .5-1 day at most.
We have all already wasted over an entire year of our lives - you're really mad that people want to have a normal life again? And that people value their quality of life (which you are in no position to determine for another human being). Anyone who can't or isn't able to get vaccinated at this point, can and should stay home. You should never put your health in the hands of other people and expect others to care more about your health than you.
What kind of bubble do you live in that you don't understand that some people have lives and jobs where missing "probably one day but could be more" of work on a day 3 or 4 weeks in the future could be seriously problematic financially and possibly cost them their job which would then be totally devastating financially? (And BTW, tons of people working in person only became eligible a month or two ago.)
And are you seriously saying that whether you wear a tiny piece of fabric over your mouth inside for a few minutes in a store is a quality of life issue? Do you also feel oppressed by being required to wear shoes? It would be slightly more comfortable to walk barefoot, after all...
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:40
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
I agree with this, and have to make a point to ask store managers. Most people don't have time or don't want to bother with that. CVS now has a sign up that says masks are "recommended." Target hasn't taken down masking signs in at least two stores, but both managers told me I didn't have to wear it.
I wish they'd start putting out pro-drop the damn mask signs!
Then they can wear a mask.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:40
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
Helpful hint: see if there's a sign on the door, when you go in.
Not true. Some of the retailers haven’t bothered to take signs down even though their policy has changed
Then if it really bothers you, you can put your mask on, go inside, and ask to speak to a manager to ask about the mask policy.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:37
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
All restrictions aren’t dropped until the 28th. Until then you should wear a mask indoors if not fully vaccinated. I received my second shot this week. Thousands of people are receiving first and second doses every day. They could cheat but most people in MoCo are following the rules.
I received my second shot (DC) today. I will continue to wear a mask indoors and outdoors until kids can get vaccinated. Kids are supposed to wear masks until they are vaccinated - and I need to both model good behavior for my kids and respect the well-being of other kids. The virus can breakthrough, the variants can break-through and while most young children who get the virus are fine, hundreds have died.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:35
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
Helpful hint: see if there's a sign on the door, when you go in.
Not true. Some of the retailers haven’t bothered to take signs down even though their policy has changed
Anonymous
05/21/2021 20:12
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
All restrictions aren’t dropped until the 28th. Until then you should wear a mask indoors if not fully vaccinated. I received my second shot this week. Thousands of people are receiving first and second doses every day. They could cheat but most people in MoCo are following the rules.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 17:49
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
Helpful hint: see if there's a sign on the door, when you go in.
Anonymous
05/21/2021 17:49
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?
I agree with this, and have to make a point to ask store managers. Most people don't have time or don't want to bother with that. CVS now has a sign up that says masks are "recommended." Target hasn't taken down masking signs in at least two stores, but both managers told me I didn't have to wear it.
I wish they'd start putting out pro-drop the damn mask signs!
Anonymous
05/21/2021 17:39
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I can't believe the county is choosing to screw over immunocompromised people, adults who haven't been able to get vaccinated (yes, they exist, including significant numbers of poor/immigrant adults who can't afford to take time off work for side effects or are worried about being deported), and kids, just to cater to wimpy whiners who can't tolerate the tiny inconvenience of wearing a mask inside...
I'm fully vaccinated.
What rational, scientific reason is there for me to keep wearing a mask?
What rational, scientific reason is there for pitching fits about how you refuse to ever wear a mask ever again?
DP..ask Fauci and Gayle why it's fine to unmask. They are the experts, remember?
That answers a different question. Fauci and Gayle did not say that it's fine to have tantrums if people nonetheless ask you to wear a mask.
why should I wear a mask because some people are pitching fits about people who are following guidelines?
I asked a different question which is related to the "that's a different question".
Anonymous
05/21/2021 17:30
Subject: No more MoCo indoor masks!
I think I know why people are still wearing masks inside. It’s not that they want to keep wearing masks but everyone is confused as to what stores are still Maths up. For example, Safeway, are they still requiring masks?